Why are so many in debt? Our society teaches it. Our businesses wickedly profit off it. Our government promotes it. …
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The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2010 1:15 pm5501d ago
Why are so many in debt? Our society teaches it. Our businesses wickedly profit off it. Our government promotes it. …
The Gazette Opinion Staff Letters to the Editor Dec. 23, 2010 1:15 pm5501d ago
Why does Iowa, known for self-reliance and independence, re-elect a far-left progressive senator? Sen. Tom Harkin votes liberal 92 percent …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2010 1:03 pm5502d ago
It was truly tremendous to join with more than 300 area singers in sharing “The Hallelujah Chorus” with surprised shoppers …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2010 1:00 pm5502d ago
“Boost the economy to fight child poverty” headlined Sunday’s Gazette editorial. Child poverty? Good grief! “One in three children come …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 22, 2010 12:56 pm5502d ago
This same-sex marriage thing is getting out of hand. Now Bob Vander Plaats wants to force the four remaining Iowa …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2010 12:39 pm5503d ago
I just have to respond to a Dec. 14 letter from Sue Dvorsky about how all of our problems are …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2010 12:38 pm5503d ago
Thursday night, the House of Representatives passed the deal to extend the Bush tax breaks for the rich, sending the …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2010 12:37 pm5503d ago
The winter holidays can be a hectic time for some people. For those recovering from mental illness, this cheerful season …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 21, 2010 12:37 pm5503d ago
In response to Thomas Cardella’s Dec. 10 column: He states that the high cost of unemployment insurance is forcing him …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2010 3:34 pm5504d ago
Regarding a recent Associated Press article, “More Iowa children living in poverty”: When I found out that kids and their …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2010 3:33 pm5504d ago
I’m so very proud of my grandson, Charles C.J. Johnson, who is serving his country in Afghanistan. He told everyone …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2010 3:32 pm5504d ago
I have been hearing a lot about how the Republicans in Congress have been holding the middle class hostage lately. …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2010 3:32 pm5504d ago
We used to call them “red light” cameras, but they go much farther now. I was denied having a letter …
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Letters to the Editor Dec. 20, 2010 3:30 pm5504d ago
When the Supreme Court overturned the same-sex marriage ban in 2009, I believed Iowa was continuing with its progressive history. …
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